“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.” — Philippians 2:13

In the past weeks, I did a series titled: The Kingdom Mindset. You can check it out on my YouTube channel. That teaching has inspired me to write this piece, as I still feel stirred to explore this further. There’s a lot of buzz about the Kingdom; what it is, how it operates, and how we’re called to live in it. So I want to share a short reflection from one perspective. This isn’t meant to be comprehensive, but it’s an invitation to take a deeper look at how Kingdom culture really works.

Kingdom culture is the atmosphere, mindset, and way of living that reflects God’s reign on earth. It’s more than church attendance or following rules; it’s about allowing God’s values, presence, and authority to shape every area of life. In Kingdom culture, love, justice, mercy, and truth are lived realities, and people operate in alignment with God’s purposes. It’s where heaven touches earth, and God’s Kingdom becomes visible and active.

Within Kingdom culture, prophetic and apostolic rhythms are essential:

• In prophetic culture, proximity gives you revelation. Being close opens your eyes to what God is saying. You begin to see, hear, and discern the Kingdom in action. Prophetic culture emphasizes vision, timing, and spiritual sensitivity.
• In apostolic culture, proximity gives you structure. You learn how to steward, build, and walk out what has been revealed. Apostolic culture emphasizes authority, discipline, and practical systems that carry Kingdom impact.

Many churches and believers struggle to balance these. Some are drawn to the fire of revelation but resist the form of structure. Others embrace order but grow uneasy with the unpredictability of the Spirit. Yet in God’s design, both are essential, fire without form can burn uncontrolled, and form without fire can become lifeless.

When apostolic and prophetic work together, proximity brings both fire and form. You don’t just receive inspiration; you receive instruction that shapes your capacity to carry and release Kingdom reality. It’s revelation that transforms your heart, aligns your life, and positions you to fulfill God’s purposes here on earth.

Kingdom Blessings!

—Benhail E. Chris ✍🏾